Steampunk Necktie Corset Dress

Step 12 Trims

34.  Trim your corset.  As if fifteen neckties weren't enough of a corset decoration, now's the chance to trim it out.  I had just enough black lace left over from an old project and I hand stitched it to the topmost edge.  To break up the dark visuals and highlight the black lace, I added a second layer of cream colored lace just below it, also hand stitched.  Finally, I applied a slew of faux enameled buttons down the front.  I'd been hanging on to these dark blue and gold beauties for a couple years and I think they really complete the ensemble.